Apple’s GCD Update Boosts Efficiency on M5 Max
I think Apple has updated Grand Central Dispatch to squeeze out some of these efficiency gains on M5 Max. Sitting here staring at core utilizations by workload and there are some differences from prior Max/Pro silicon.
Xbox Mode Arrives on Windows 11 This April
"Xbox mode will be coming to Windows 11 in select markets starting in April," says Jason Ronald https://t.co/xDIr9JcjeJ
Nuphy Air V3 Rivals Lofree Flow84 in Feel and Sound
My main keyboard remains the Lofree Flow84 (V1, not V2), but I must admit that the Nuphy Air V3 comes awfully close on feel, and arguably sounds a little bit better. Here's a sound test. https://t.co/qrrrq5zfoS
Xbox Next‑gen Games Built on PC Platforms
Microsoft says you build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC. My colleagues @StarFire2258 and @jaypeters are in line for the Xbox GDC keynote, but look at what they spotted. "Next-gen game preservation" and building for PC for next-gen...
Backing Musubi: First Consumer Holographic Photo Frame
I just backed musubi: the first consumer holographic photo and video frame on @Kickstarter https://t.co/dWB7H7VPRV
Switch From Edge to a Better Browser Easily
Tired of using Microsoft Edge for your Web browsing adventures? There are lots of cool and specialized alternative Web browsers nowadays, and it's easy to switch your default. Here's how, step-by-step... https://t.co/j2OsbpQ2oZ #chrome #edge #opera #browsers #win11 https://t.co/CUikEHv3SK
AI Assistant Vellum Answers Calls and Handles Tasks
🚨 I've been using an AI that literally picks up my phone calls for me. Not a chatbot. Not another browser tab. An actual personal assistant that lives on my computer and gets shit done. It's called Vellum. Here's what it did for me...
Exploring the World Through a Tiny 5MP Camera
for the next hour, I plan to "see the world" through the eye of an Fujifilm instax Pal is a tiny, 5-megapixel digital camera.. https://t.co/orYcmkf2zr
Xbox Summit Skips Live Stream; Team Reports Project Helix Updates
today’s Xbox developer summit keynote won’t be streamed live, but my colleagues will be attending and reporting on the latest Project Helix dev news https://t.co/L7l3PljkPw
MacBook Neo $599 Review: Which Users Should Buy?
At the risk of spoiling my entire review, I present to you: Rating the $599 Macbook Neo based on who the customer is: https://youtu.be/iGeXGdYE7UE
Hand‑held 155° Camera Captures Race without Selfie Stick
Occasionally people snark on me for using a selfie stick during a running race... even though I've NEVER used a selfie stick during a running race. It gets tedious. Anyway, here's what my 155° FOV action camera can see when...
Shanghai's
I arrived in Shanghai and can not recognize it - there is an @openclaw craze. All high-end Mac products are sold out and there is a National push for OpenClaw adoption to boost productivity. @steipete is a local hero. I...
Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Returns: Fastest Mouse Yet
The @Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE wireless gaming mouse is available to order again on the @logitechg website - visit the link in my bio to get yours and get your hands on the fastest gaming mouse on the market,...
Oppo Find N6 Boasts Near‑invisible Screen Crease
The Oppo Find N6! Can’t talk about specs much yet but it has a screen that has faintest, hard to notice, hard to see crease yet. Full review coming.
Xbox Store Drops UWP; PC Games Now Win32 Only
the same UWP no longer accepted in the Xbox Store, and all Xbox PC games are win32 these days 🙃
Shelfy 2 Tested: Does It Really Keep Food Fresher?
We tested the Shelfy 2 for 2 weeks to find out if this fridge purifier actually keeps food fresher—and whether it's worth the $129 price tag. https://t.co/WjlfUJHgar https://t.co/Sr4zAoS0hO
IPhone Was a Small Mac; iOS Mirrors macOS
The funny thing about people saying the MacBook Neo is just an iPad or an iPhone is that under the hood iOS is fundamentally the same thing as macOS, and indeed when Apple launched the iPhone they said explicitly...
Smart Clothing Could Outthink Its Wearer
Your clothes may become smarter than you by Sydney Barrilleaux Learn more: https://t.co/YzGHVuqPR6 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/dFTpjCHg6i
IPhone's Keyboard and Voice Dictation Are Unusable
I honestly can barely use my iPhone anymore. The keyboard is so bad, and speech to text even worse.
Craving a Thin Flip Phone With
I wish there was a super thin flip phone that just had talk, text, WhatsApp, iTunes or Spotify, email, and a great camera. Basically, I miss my old @motorolaus Razr.
Apple Likely to Flop with New Product
I think Apple is going to have a hit on their hands with this new product:
Auto‑frame Keeps You Centered on Zoom Calls
Ever notice that you're not front and center on your Zoom calls and meetings? There's now a slick new @Zoom setting called auto-frame that can fix this problem. Here's how to use it to best effect, along with some handy...
Set Up Android Backups Before Data Crisis
Is your Android device set up properly to back up all of your precious data? How about your photos and videos? Here's a primer on how to get it all configured correctly before it becomes a crisis: https://t.co/0SKNFevisk #android #backups...
MacBook Neo Sparks Philosophical Reflection on Machine Essence
The launch of MacBook Neo has me feeling a little philosophical. About Heidegger. About missing Steve Jobs. About Aristotle and the sheer joy of colors. In the end, this is my essay about the essence of a machine. https://t.co/TvfgoadeRf
Apple Poised for Massive Influx of New Ecosystem Users
Exactly what I dig into in this report. Apple is very likely to see one of the bigger cycles of net new customers into the Apple ecosystem. https://t.co/JOdLgVdVhl
Roku Remains Favorite Despite Ads, Despite Ban
If I wasn't banned from the Roku reddit, I might respond with something like "Buy Apple TV." 😂 (Roku is actually my preferred streaming interface of the moment, despite the ads.) https://t.co/Zcr6JZVsXq
Check Facebook DM Requests—Legit Messages May Be Hidden
Didja know? Facebook automatically hides DM requests from unknown users, typically marking it all as spam. But it might not be! Here's how to check your DM inbox and make sure legit messages haven't been misdirected... https://t.co/sd5nfp4GmI #messenger @facebook @messenger...
Create Ghostly Long‑exposure Shots on Galaxy S26 Ultra
Making ghosts with long exposure on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra #tech #photographer #photography #galaxys26ultra
Android 17 Beta 2 Thins Permission Dialog Buttons
Thickness of buttons in the permission dialog has been tweaked in Android 17 beta 2 https://t.co/LAvEPTri2B
MacBook Neo Overkill for Most Notebook Users
I'd wager Macbook Neo has more than enough compute power for 70-80% of all notebook users.
First in Maui with MacBook Neo, Amazing Speakers
MacBook Neo in Maui. I may be the first person in all of Maui rocking MacBook Neo lol. Also the speakers on this. Incredible at this price https://t.co/iXGKFqWCUe
2026's 4‑inch Modular Android Phone Finally Arrives
This will take some getting used to 😄 The iKKO MindOne Pro is a tiny smartphone with some big promises, like an "AI OS" and "built-in global internet" via virtual SIM. As you might expect, I'm far more interested in the basics....
Apple Emerges as Full‑Stack Compounder with Clear Growth Strategy
I have yet covered Apple in the Dilligence Stack, so felt this week was as good as any. Apple has a lot of advantages set up for themself and now the execution strategy for growth is becoming more clear....
Waterproof Autonomous Drone Camera Works Anywhere
A Waterproof #Autonomous Flying Camera for Any Environment via @ZappyZappy7 #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Tech https://t.co/IRkTmCfcgz
Neo Matches MacBook Air, Beyond Just Light Tasks
The other distinction with Neo that will be interesting is it is capable of more than "light work." There is nothing I can't do on it I can't with my Macbook Air. The only audience this won't cater to...
A18 Pro on Neo Peaks at 8W CPU, 14W GPU
Max wattage I could push A18 Pro to on Neo was CPU ~8W and GPU ~14W I may be the only one, but was very excited to see A series processor wattage under workloads for the first time. https://t.co/0cQbcNZFT0
Price Parity Won’t Replicate MacBook Neo’s Excitement
As I pont out in my article if PC vendors look at the MacBook Neo and just want to match the price they are missing the point. When have you seen a level of excitment even remotely close to what...
Gemini Wear OS Gets Revamped Weather Card with Expressive UI
Gemini for Wear OS is getting a major weather card makeover with some much needed additions Following a similar update on Android phones, Google is bringing a more expressive UI to your wrist ✅ More screenshots and video - https://t.co/8mPtB3dUur https://t.co/W3KbXY1OTR
Roborock Q10 S5+ Excels at Vacuuming and Mopping
Who doesn't dream of having a robot do all their chores? I tried out the Roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum & Mop and found it was great at vacuuming and... well... good at mopping. Here's the scoop, with lots of...
Introducing Inner Voice: Elegant, Intuitive Ring Experience
so excited for the world to see Inner Voice. the ring is such an elegant and intuitive approach. 🤌🏾✨
MacBook Neo Redefines Mac Strategy and Education Market
In my latest I break down the role the new MacBook Neo plays for Mac overall and Apple in education https://t.co/8wg10HGhWG
Clico Embeds AI in Text Boxes, Ending Tab‑switching Loop
🚨 This AI tool just killed the ChatGPT tab-switching loop forever. It's called Clico, an AI that lives inside every text box in your browser. No more: open tab → copy text → paste → copy response → switch back → lose...
Invisible Design Is Key to True Wearables
"How do you make tech that’s truly wearable? For Whoop, whose core product is a performance and recovery tracking band, the answer is to make it invisible." https://t.co/Hy9MbgRL0S
New Mac Mini Intern Needs Safe Setup Assistance
Mac mini arrives today as our new intern. Who can help me *safely* set this thing up? 🦞
AI Boom Could Push Laptop Prices Up 40%
Laptop prices expected to soar by around 40% as AI crunch takes hold — analyst says rising mainstream models priced at $900 could hit more than $1,200 due to rising memory, storage, and CPU costs https://t.co/Jdmghz1dFd
MacBook Neo Proves $599 Laptop Truly Transformative
Welcome to what’s easily going to be my biggest day at Bloomberg in the 10 months I’ve been here so far. First up: my MacBook Neo review. Yes, a $599 Apple laptop is every bit as transformative as you think it...
Google Messages to Add Shield Against SMS Phishing
Google Messages may soon gain a new shield against SMS blasters A recent beta update reveals code for a dedicated protection feature to thwart localized phishing scams ✅ Details - https://t.co/lgOwSiOpRO
Google Adds Personal Intelligence to Gemini Live
Of course Personal Intelligence makes sense for Gemini Live -> Google is quietly working on a big upgrade for Gemini Live "So, for example, if you have booked a flight but have forgotten the time, you'll be able to use your...
Timiano Green Skoda Pairs with Affordable Top Dashcam
My new Skoda Elroq vRS in Timiano Green has proved to be a great daily. I've outfitted it with the best overall dashcam for under £200. The new @70mai_official A810S is available now. Use code SHMEEA810S during the Spring Sale...
When Smart Devices Fail, Simpler Tech Wins
I spend my days around 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. Which is exactly why my house behaves like it’s 1995. When you truly understand how “𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁” 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱, you start appreciating 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗯 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 again. #ai #technology